LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Monday, July 31, 2023
Top Stories: Yellow Corp. notifies Teamsters it is closing; Real Housewives stars unionizing? Southwest reaches deal with mechanics; Tortilla workers organizing (and winning) without a union & more...
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Teamsters Notified That Yellow Corp. Operating Companies Have Closed
The Teamsters Union was served legal notice today that Yellow Corp. is ceasing operations and filing for bankruptcy. Read more…
Real Housewives’ Bethenny Frankel is getting serious about unionizing reality stars
As the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes continue to put pressure on Hollywood executives—who find themselves in the uncomfortable position of trying to make movies and TV shows without words for people to say, or actors to say them—an increased focus is falling on reality television. Read more…
Southwest reaches deal with mechanics union after ‘solid’ earnings report
Mechanics at Southwest Airlines have overwhelmingly approved a new collective bargaining agreement on the heels of the Dallas-based carrier reporting a $638 million profit in the second quarter. Read more…
El Milagro workers cite gains, but why is no union involved?
For around two years, workers at the tortilla manufacturer have waged a brave campaign for higher wages and better treatment. Read more…